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January 26, 2026
My first wedding of 2026 was also one of the rainiest weddings I’ve photographed in years — probably since we were in Florida in 2020 during a tropical storm for my close friend Abby & Andrew’s wedding. Ironically, Abby was a bridesmaid at this wedding too! Maria and I went to Franciscan together, so we […]
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January 20, 2026
My 2025 wedding season came to a close with Haley & Jack’s romantic snowy Christmas wedding in Pittsburgh— a day that felt nothing short of providential. As just one of many examples, Haley had been praying for snow, and God answered her prayer with the most spectacular snowfall just as we were exiting the church! […]
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January 9, 2026
Claire & Ben’s early December wedding was not only a beautiful way to kick off my winter wedding season, but it was also especially meaningful to me personally. Over the past few years, I’ve had the joy of photographing both of Claire’s older sisters’ weddings—Catherine & Isaac and Evelyn & Daniel—so being welcomed back to […]
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December 18, 2025
Alyssa & Trevor’s wedding was my ninth and final fall wedding of the year, and I feel like we hit the peak fall colors this weekend! The day before, I was in New Jersey with Zenovia & Tanner and was already spoiled by gorgeous autumn tones, so I had a good feeling Alyssa & Trevor’s […]
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December 17, 2025
Zenovia & Tanner’s November wedding was steeped in everything I love most about late autumn celebrations: a rich, romantic color palette, glowing fall foliage, and a reception that felt both elegant and deeply personal. I met these two last summer for their engagement session and I could tell right away that they share a special […]
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December 9, 2025
Maria Victoria & Alex were my fifth and final October wedding—and we ended the month on such a beautiful high note. These two are high school sweethearts and genuinely some of the sweetest souls I’ve ever met. Their wedding was one of the most emotional days I’ve ever been privileged to photograph. You could see […]
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December 2, 2025
Maryrose & John’s late-October wedding could not have been more beautiful. Deirdre and I first met them for a sunrise engagement session in Central Park last winter—bonding over freezing temperatures, wild wind, and a whole lot of laughter—and I knew then that their wedding would be wonderful! Their celebration took place at XIX at The […]
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November 21, 2025
A little over a month ago, I flew down to New Orleans to photograph Georgia & Peyton’s gorgeous October wedding. We first met over a video call earlier in the year, and from that moment, I knew their day would be something special. When I arrived in Louisiana, Georgia, and her wonderful mom welcomed me […]
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November 13, 2025
Maria & Connor’s October wedding day was bathed in golden sunshine—one of those crisp, perfect fall days that remind me why I love fall so much! This wedding was significant for me because I had the honor of photographing Maria’s sister, Christina’s, wedding six years ago at the very same church in Dayton, Ohio (back […]
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October 30, 2025
Erin and Chad’s wedding in Defiance, OH was the sweetest day! These two share such a tender, joy-filled love, and their October wedding day overflowed with laughter, tears, and that “oh my gosh, I can’t believe it’s our wedding day” type of giddy joy. Erin drew inspiration from Renaissance beauty for her jewel-toned color palette […]
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October 21, 2025
Anna & Jake’s September wedding took place right here in Steubenville. Since I usually travel for most of my weddings, it’s always such a treat to photograph a local wedding in my town. I actually went to Franciscan University with Anna, and we have many mutual friends, so it was extra special to reconnect with […]
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October 9, 2025
A little over a month ago, my cousin, Claire, married the love of her life, Ryan, on a beautiful September day in Sykesville, MD! I have had the great joy and privilege of photographing two of our other cousins’ weddings (and another cousin’s vow renewal) in the same church, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. And while […]
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September 29, 2025
Grace & Matt’s elegant wedding brought me back to New York for the fourth time this year—this time to Albany! I had been especially looking forward to their day because it was a Ukrainian Catholic wedding, and I always feel honored to photograph an Eastern Catholic liturgy. From the rich colors and intricate details of […]
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September 25, 2025
It was an incredible honor to photograph Ann & Ryan’s wedding last month, as it was my first introduction to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Rite and my first experience of the exuberant joy of an Indian wedding! What struck both Deirdre and me the most was how deeply tradition was woven into every part of the […]
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September 4, 2025
Kaitlyn and Mike were married on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, August 15—a date they intentionally chose out of their deep love for Christ and His Mother. Their devotion to Our Lady shone throughout the day: from the Marian-blue bridesmaids’ dresses and the blue floral stained glass design on their invitations, to Mike’s […]